The Perfume Library

Royal Mayfair (2024)

8.1

Creed · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Creed Royal Mayfair is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, floral character, led by citrus and green notes. It opens with bitter orange, bergamot, eucalyptus and aromatic notes, giving it a bright, lightly spicy start. Jasmine, rose and tuberose soften the heart with a floral touch. Vetiver, cedarwood, musk and ambroxan dry it down to a clean, woody base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It is chosen most for daily wear, leisure and business settings, and it also gets votes for evening and night out. Etro Via Verri (2010) and Sisley L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma have a close profile.

Angham Second Song / انغام Second Song

7.7

Lattafa · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Lattafa Angham Second Song is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a fruity, sweet layer on top, and it sits closest to everyday wear. It opens with bergamot and pear blossom for a light, airy start. In the heart, orange blossom and peony keep the floral side going, while praliné sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness. The base of tonka bean, musk, vanilla and ambroxan dries down warm and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick it for daily and leisure wear, with some votes for evenings and the office. Its value for money is also rated highly. Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything and Prada Candy Kiss (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Feel Good Lie

7.5

Hate Me Love Me · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hate Me Love Me Feel Good Lie is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around pink pepper, French peach and violet. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions, followed by business. It opens with pink pepper and red berries, a lightly spiced fruity sweetness. In the heart, French peach, violet and lily add a soft floral note, and the creamy accord rounds it off. In the base, ambroxan and Java patchouli steady the sweetness as it dries.

Vanille 08:00

7.5

Francesca Dell'Oro · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Francesca Dell'Oro Vanille 08:00 is a sweet unisex fragrance built around Bourbon vanilla absolute and caramelized almond, with a floral, fruity side. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: not heavy, but present. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with evening and night out chosen less often. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The top opens with pear, mandarin orange and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. In the heart, peony and iris lay a floral, powdery ground, which vanilla and caramelized almond turn creamy and gourmand. The base of ambroxan, musk, white cedarwood and tonka bean absolute closes it soft and warm. Acqua di Portofino R'osa and Lattafa Pride Ansaam Gold have a close profile.

Gold

7.0

Gisada · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Festival Nite for Him

7.7

Hollister · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Hollister Festival Nite for Him is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf; it has been discontinued. The top opens fruity and bright with bergamot, apple and mandarin orange leaf. In the heart, ambroxan, Nepalese sichuan pepper and ginger add a spicy edge that dries the freshness slightly. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood sweetens it into a creamy, woody finish, with a synthetic undertone running through. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. It is made for men and has a young, light character. Khadlaj Stellar Musk and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Club de Nuit Maleka

7.6

Armaf · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Armaf Club de Nuit Maleka is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Lychee and raspberry bring a fruity sweetness, while bergamot and pink pepper keep it lively. Orris root adds a soft, powdery touch, and praliné, sandalwood and ambroxan settle underneath as a warm, smooth base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office more than evenings. It reads feminine.

California Love

8.4

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Memoirs of a Perfume Collector California Love is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that opens on bergamot, lemon and passion fruit. The top is bright with bergamot, lemon, passion fruit and orange. In the heart, blackcurrant and mojito soften that freshness with a juicy sweetness. Oakmoss, ambroxan and musk in the base give it a light depth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some also choosing office and evening. It reads light and youthful, and sits comfortably on men and women alike.

Jest

6.8

Andrea Maack · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Andrea Maack Jest Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a gourmand warmth, creamy and slightly synthetic in character. Jest lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, though it also works for leisure time. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and leans towards after dark. It opens with plum, apple and cardamom, fruit and spice together. Chocolate, heliotrope and rum in the heart deepen the sweetness, with heliotrope adding a soft floral touch. In the base, ambroxan, musk and vanilla settle it into a creamy, warm finish.

Narcotix Citrus

7.8

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Narcotix Citrus is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, fruity opening of green apple, yuzu and bergamot on a woody, smoky base. The top is led by green apple, pineapple, blackcurrant and yuzu, with bergamot and neroli keeping it citrusy. In the heart, birch, juniper and roses add a green, smoky edge, softened by patchouli and jasmine. The base settles into oakmoss, cedarwood, leather and vanilla. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. More than half of voters find it masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Afnan Supremacy (Silver) and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Mercedes-Benz Silver

6.6

Mercedes-Benz · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Mercedes-Benz Silver opens with rhubarb, bitter orange and grapefruit, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that sits close to everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards daily, leisure and business use, with sport and evening wear trailing behind. It reads masculine. Burberry Brit Splash for Him and Zara Norrland have a close profile. Rhubarb, bitter orange and grapefruit lead the top, backed by aquatic and green accords for a clean freshness. In the heart, vetiver and pepper add a light spicy, woody dryness. Musk, moss and ambroxan in the base leave a calm, tidy finish.

A Better Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Toni Gard · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Toni Gard A Better Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on Italian bergamot, gin tonic and pepper, and suits work and everyday wear. The top notes pair bergamot with gin tonic for a crisp start, while pepper adds a light touch of spice. In the heart, juniper, ginger and cedarwood move the scent in a woody, spicy direction. The base of vetiver, ambroxan, musk and patchouli settles into a soft but dry woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Most voters place it at work, followed by daily and leisure wear, with sport and nights out chosen less often. It is a men's fragrance. Two perfumes with a close profile are Jo Adams Adonis and Armaf Infinity Silver.

Genesis

7.6

Pigmentarium

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Pigmentarium Genesis is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green, citrus-leaning character, where floral and fruity touches meet a slightly synthetic sheen. It opens with laurel and aldehydes; in the heart, vervain, lily of the valley and green apple give it a cool, crisp feel. The base of ambroxan, fig leaf, musk and rosewood softens the green into a clean, lightly woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable close by without taking over a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Atelier des Ors Blanc Polychrome and Tomorrowland Elixir of Life have a close profile.

Champs de Mai (2020)

4.7

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion Champs de Mai (2020) is a fresh, floral and green unisex scent, with apricot adding a soft fruity touch among the flowers. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine or modern, some see a classic air, and few find it masculine. The synthetic and lightly spicy tones make the floral side feel bright and contemporary. The top opens with Pomarose®, Rosyfolia® and apricot, and the heart brings Nympheal®, Petalia® and Rosa centifolia. Ambroxan dries it down onto a clean, light base. The green and fresh accords keep the floral heart open rather than heavy.

№ 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché

6.6

Tauer Perfumes · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Green

Tauer Perfumes № 21 - L'Air du Jardin Caché is a fresh, green, powdery floral led by violet, rose and hyacinth, and it is described as unisex. It opens with bergamot and aldehydes, then moves into a floral heart of geranium, violet, rose and hyacinth. In the base, benzoin, musk and cedarwood soften the flowers into a sweet, creamy, woody finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Voters tend to read it as somewhat more feminine.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that sits closest to easy daytime wear. It opens sharp and bright with grapefruit, lime juice, ginger and green cardamom. In the heart, three kinds of geranium join galbanum and cypress for a green, lightly floral stretch. The base of cedar, vetiver, ambroxan and musk settles this freshness onto a woody, synthetic footing, with an aquatic feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with sport and office following; evening and nights out come well behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern.

Armani Privé - Jawhara Oriental

8.1

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Giorgio Armani Armani Privé - Jawhara Oriental is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent that suits nights out and evenings; it has been discontinued. It opens with spices, myrrh and iris. In the heart, opoponax, labdanum absolute and ambroxan build a resinous, slightly powdery warmth. In the base, cedarwood, amberwood, gaiac wood and vanilla set the sweetness on a woody, smoky footing, with animal and leathery touches staying in the background. Most voters pick night and evening, with leisure wear also common. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It suits anyone who wants a dense, full-bodied oriental, whatever their gender.

Sea Foam

6.6

Art de Parfum · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Art de Parfum Sea Foam is a unisex scent that opens with laurel, bergamot and marine notes, reading fresh, aquatic and woody. In the top, laurel and bergamot bring a green, citrusy freshness alongside the marine notes. The heart of fig leaf, gaiac wood and fucus absolute grounds that freshness in a green, woody layer. Sandalwood, vetiver and sea salt lead the base, while ambroxan and driftwood finish it with a lightly sweet, synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably between the two.

Caffeine Honey

7.7

Strangers Parfumerie · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Strangers Parfumerie Caffeine Honey is a unisex scent that sets the sweet, gourmand body of honey and coffee against smoky tobacco and cade juniper; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick evening, followed by leisure and nights out, while few choose it for daytime or the office. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between the two. Honey, coffee and vanilla set the sweet tone, with cognac and almond softening it and popcorn adding to the gourmand side. Patchouli, tobacco, labdanum and cade juniper give it an earthy, resinous, smoky edge, while amberwood and musk leave a creamy base underneath.

Pineapple Vintage X Batch

7.9

Parfums Vintage · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage X Batch is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's fragrance built around pineapple and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, so it makes itself known without being overpowering. Daily wear, the office and leisure time are the occasions voters pick most, with night out and evening following. It is presented as a men's perfume. It opens with pineapple and blackcurrant, giving a sweet, bright fruit character. The heart moves through bergamot, lavender, neroli and Virginia cedar, adding floral, woody and lightly spicy touches. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan settles it on a woody footing, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage X Batch 2.0 and Pineapple Vintage X Batch Intense have a close profile.

Iris Pallida

7.7

Marie Jeanne · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Marie Jeanne Iris Pallida is a unisex perfume that sets a powdery, creamy orris character on a fresh, lightly sweet ground. The top holds hazelnut, orris absolute and cashmeran, while the heart brings Turkish rose and two kinds of orris butter. In the base, labdanum, ambroxan, patchouli and sandalwood settle it into a soft, woody finish. Gourmand and spicy facets sit alongside a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as mostly feminine, though some call it masculine or modern. Isabey Tendre Nuit and Glossier You (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Ficus in Fabula

7.1

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Ficus in Fabula is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets the green, fruity side of fig against a sea-air accent. It opens with fig, fig leaf, vodka and caviar, and the fig leaf carries on into the heart, keeping the green side forward. Dried fruits, ozone, marine notes and hibiscus push it toward an aquatic, floral feel. The base closes it with fig wood, cedarwood, hazelnut and vanilla, adding a woody, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and night out and evening also getting a share. It reads as an easy unisex scent for relaxed use. Dorin Figue Divine and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Dream Sea have a close profile.

Raku

6.4

Les Bains Guerbois · 2023

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Les Bains Guerbois Raku is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets black pepper and lemon against the green softness of clary sage and fig. Black pepper and lemon lead, while clary sage and fig add a green, slightly fruity softness in the heart. Texas cedar, ambroxan and white musk form a woody, clean and faintly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The fresh, green character suits everyday wear and sits comfortably on anyone. Davidoff Champion (Eau de Toilette) and Commodity Book- have a close profile.

Nitesurf Neroli

7.2

Régime des Fleurs · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Régime des Fleurs Nitesurf Neroli is a fresh, floral unisex scent that puts salty notes and neroli up front. It opens with salty notes and neroli, and the heart brings citrus notes, blossoms, white gingerlily and hedione. Choya Nakh and ambroxan sit underneath. The overall feel is fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with green and sweet sides softened by powdery, creamy touches. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters rate it equally suited to daily wear, leisure and a night out, with business and evening settings close behind. The vote counts are small, so these impressions are tentative. Juliette Has A Gun Anyway and Celine Saint-Germain-des-Prés have a close profile.